A domain name is the name that identifies an Internet site. Universal Resource Locator, or (URL) of the site consists mainly of three parts, the prefix of the first major Internet Internet, which is short of (www) World Wide Web, the domain name of the second term to enter the site and the third extension of the domain name, also known as domain name suffix, which closes the site address. Com. Net Org. Although the situation is already under discussion on the possible moves to restrict. Org non-profit, was originally planned in the current situation is that all three of these domain name extensions are available to all without restrictions, and are widely recognized throughout the world.

net : Networks — Reserved specifically for networks

org : Organisations — Non Profit Organizations

edu : Educational – Educational institutions like schools

gov : US Government – Reserved for the United States Government

int : International Organisations – Organizations that operate on an international
level

mil : US Dept of Defense – Unites States Army, Navy, Marines, Air force, and others.

pro : Professionals – Professional websites and different types of services

biz : Businesses – This one is used by businesses, but normally they just use .com

info : Informational

Every country has its own extension that no one else has access to. Of course they are too numerous to name here, but a few examples might be:

.Au- Australia

.ca – Canada

.fr – France

.hk – Hong Kong

.Pk – Pakistan

.us – United States

Hopefully this will give you just point the domain and its extension, so take some time and research before buying a domain.

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